Lawrence R. Housman, MD
Medical School
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
M.D. License
Arizona
Language
English
Dr. Housman is a physician with over 45 years of experience and specializes in Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery and Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery.
Specialty
Orthopaedic surgery - musculoskeletal disease with emphasis on hip and knee joint replacement; special interest in hip resurfacing
Residency – General/Orthopaedic Surgery - The Montreal General Hospital and McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Fellowship – Reconstructive Foot Surgery, Trauma, Total Joint Arthroplasty, Rehabilitation (amputees) - Sunnybrook Medical Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Internship – Rotating - Ottawa Civil Hospital, Ottawa, Canada
Affiliations – Western Orthopaedic Association (Past President)
Arizona Orthopaedic Society (Past President)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Past Member - Board of Councilors)
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (Fellow)
Royal College of Surgeons Canada (FRCSC)
Past Chief of Staff - Tucson Medical Center
American Orthopaedic Association
Pima County Medical Society
Arizona Medical Association (Member)
Recognized as Top Doctor – 2005-2015
Support Team
Brent Walker, PA-C
Education:
- BHS: Physician Assistant Studies, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Accreditation:
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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I was scheduled to see Dr. Housman by his medical assistant, Zenia. I have to say working for Tucson Ortho and now being "the patient" I can see exactly how patients feel when they submit their own testimonials. Dr. Housman is an awesome orthopedic doctor and fixed me up in that one visit. His medical assistant was there the entire... Read More
I could not have been more pleased with Dr. Housman. I had a total hip replacement on Feb 14. He took the time to explain everything that was going to happen and answered all my questions with easily understood explanations. Best of all, I had absolutely no pain through the entire process. I was in considerable pain before the surgery... Read More
I was bone-on-bone in both hips for several years and, like most people, could not bring myself to face what was going on and worse, the idea of hip replacements. My quality of life had deteriorated and I was in pain all the time, I forgot what it was like not to be in pain. When I found out I... Read More
Dr. Housman had my full confidence, so I opted to do both knee replacements at one time. I am a Sabino Canyon volunteer naturalist and volunteer patrol for the Coronado National Forest, therefore hiking (and biking 20-25 minutes every Sunday) is my life! I want to get back to my regular hiking form, so 2 knees it is! His professional... Read More
I just had an 'A+' experience at Tucson Ortho East…Dr. Housman explained my prognosis thoroughly, took his time and answered my questions with grace and ease. Thanks!
Mrs. Monteverde, Tucson
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